Hugh Jackman is the least problematic Hollywood actor.
Every set I’ve worked on you meet someone who has met Hugh Jackman, and by all accounts, he is Jesus Christ. Literally the kindest, most self-effacing, humble co-worker you will ever meet. As the lore goes he does something called “Lottery Ticket Fridays” where he will buy lottery tickets for everyone in the cast and crew and hand them out. If anyone has a winning ticket, they get to keep all that money.
He’s married and has stayed married.
His wife is ten years his senior, and he really seems to love her deeply. Without trying to be insulting, it’s very clear that he is in no way superficial or shallow. These people look like the couple that lives down the block from you if one of them was Wolverine.
He has a great relationship with his kids. One of my favorite stories is about how one of his son’s friends was enamored that his dad was Wolverine, and his son replied “He’s nothing like Wolverine. My Dad is a total dork.” Perfect.
He’s also super talented. He can dance, and sing, and act better than most of his contemporaries. I defy anyone to watch The Greatest Showman and not have an amazing time. I defy anyone to watch Prisoners and not think that’s some of the greatest actings they have ever seen. His commitment and body transformation for Wolverine also deserves accolades. For him to maintain that body for that character is nothing short of uncanny. I defy anyone to tell me his Wolverine was not the best action hero of the last thirty years.
He has no scandals. His politics are a mystery. Everyone loves him. Hugh Jackman is the best.
